SwedenWhat’s the climate like in Karlstad?
The current climate in Karlstad features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Karlstad in recent years was 32°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in January 2016.
On average, Karlstad gets 789 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 75 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Sweden? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Stockholm, Småland, Malmö, or explore other destinations in Sweden.
Best time to visit Karlstad?
The best time to visit Karlstad for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Karlstad.
Climate Table of Karlstad
The climate table of Karlstad shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 67 | 50 | 44 | 37 | 60 | 56 | 73 | 86 | 68 | 75 | 108 | 65 |
| Snow (cm) | 26 | 9,5 | 11 | 1,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 10 | 15 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 789 mm per year, averaging 66 mm per month
- Snowfall: 75 cm per year
- Driest months: 37 mm in April, 44 mm in March and 50 mm in February
- Wettest months: 108 mm in November, 86 mm in August and 75 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Karlstad
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Karlstad, Sweden. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Karlstad
This graph shows how much rainfall Karlstad, Sweden, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Karlstad
This graph shows how much snow Karlstad, Sweden, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Karlstad
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Karlstad, Sweden. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Karlstad
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Karlstad, Sweden. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Karlstad
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Karlstad, Sweden, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Karlstad
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Karlstad, Sweden, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Karlstad by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Karlstad. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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